发明名称 |
Snow thrower chute rotation mechanism |
摘要 |
A chute rotation mechanism for a snow thrower having a frame and a chute rotatably mounted to the frame includes a ring gear configured to be mounted to the chute, a drive gear engaging the ring gear, and a handle assembly configured to pivot relative to the frame. The chute rotation mechanism also includes a first cable extending between the drive gear and the handle assembly. The handle assembly is pivotable in a first direction to tension the first cable and rotate the drive gear, thereby rotating the ring gear in a corresponding first direction. The chute rotation mechanism further includes a second cable extending between the drive gear and the handle assembly. The handle assembly is pivotable in a second direction to tension the second cable and rotate the drive gear, thereby rotating the ring gear in a corresponding second direction. |
申请公布号 |
US9290897(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.03.22 |
申请号 |
US201414171244 |
申请日期 |
2014.02.03 |
申请人 |
Ariens Company |
发明人 |
Schisel Travis;Koehler Scot;Key Craig A.;Lyman Scott M. |
分类号 |
E01H5/04;E01H5/09 |
主分类号 |
E01H5/04 |
代理机构 |
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP |
代理人 |
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP |
主权项 |
1. A chute rotation mechanism for a snow thrower, the snow thrower including a frame and a chute rotatably mounted to the frame, the chute rotation mechanism comprising:
a ring gear configured to be mounted to the chute; a drive gear engaging the ring gear; a handle assembly configured to pivot relative to the frame; a first cable extending between the drive gear and the handle assembly, wherein the handle assembly is pivotable in a first direction to tension the first cable and rotate the drive gear, thereby rotating the ring gear in a corresponding first direction; and a second cable extending between the drive gear and the handle assembly, wherein the handle assembly is pivotable in a second direction to tension the second cable and rotate the drive gear, thereby rotating the ring gear in a corresponding second direction, wherein the ring gear rotates about a chute rotation axis, and wherein the drive gear rotates about a drive axis that is generally perpendicular to the chute rotation axis. |
地址 |
Brillion WI US |